14 Epic Sandwiches America Should Be Famous For

Epic sandwiches define America’s food culture as much as hot dogs at ballgames or burgers on the grill. These 14 creations are so good, they deserve worldwide fame.

Hani

Michigan’s diner-born Hani packs chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese into pita bread. Hearty, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. Try Hani

Chicago Dog

An all-beef hot dog topped with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, sport peppers, pickle spear, and celery salt. One rule: never ketchup. Get Chicago Dog

Roast Pork Sandwich

Philadelphia’s pork roast with sharp provolone and garlicky greens on a crusty roll is messy perfection. Order Roast Pork Sandwich

Seattle Dog

A hot dog topped with cream cheese and grilled onions may sound wild, but Seattle swears by it — and for good reason. Try Seattle Dog

Hot Brown Sandwich

Louisville’s Hot Brown layers turkey and bacon, then smothers it with creamy mornay sauce and broils until bubbling. Get Hot Brown Sandwich

Cuban Sandwich

Miami’s pressed Cuban layers roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on Cuban bread until hot and crunchy. Order Cuban Sandwich

Sloppy Joe

Messy, tangy, and full of nostalgia, the Sloppy Joe is ground beef simmered in sauce and spooned on a bun. Try Sloppy Joe

Crab Cake Sandwich

Maryland’s crab cakes tucked into a sandwich bring coastal indulgence to handheld form. Get Crab Cake Sandwich

Tomato Sandwich

Juicy tomatoes, mayo, and white bread. Simple, Southern, and impossible to beat in summer. Order Tomato Sandwich

Jucy Lucy

A Minneapolis burger with molten cheese hidden inside the patty. One bite and you’ll understand its cult status. Get Jucy Lucy

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Indiana’s supersized fried pork tenderloin sandwich extends far beyond the bun, golden and crispy in every bite. Try Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Pepperoni Rolls

West Virginia’s portable lunch: rolls baked with sticks of pepperoni inside. Once made for miners, now a state favorite. Order Pepperoni Rolls

Steamed Burger

Connecticut’s twist steams beef patties for a tender burger topped with gooey cheese. Get Steamed Burger

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

Turkey, green chile, and cheese on toasted bread make New Mexico’s turkey sandwich smoky and bold. Try Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich